Policies & Procedures

Praise In The Park
Vendor Policies & Procedures
Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park | November 1st | 12 PM – 5 PM

Praise In The Park is a family-friendly outdoor celebration bringing together music, faith, culture, community, food, entertainment, civic engagement, and fellowship. Vendors are considered an important part of the overall guest experience. All vendors are expected to contribute to a welcoming, respectful, safe, and positive environment.

Vendor Categories

  • Food & Beverage Vendors
  • Retail & Merchandise Vendors
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Beauty & Wellness
  • Community & Nonprofit Organizations
  • Churches & Faith-Based Organizations
  • Civic & Community Organizations
  • Business & Professional Services
  • Community Resources & Information
  • Praise In The Park Sponsors & Promotional Partners

Vendor Application and Approval Process

  1. All vendors must complete the official Praise In The Park Vendor Application. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. Approved vendors will receive confirmation and additional event instructions.
  2. Vendor Fees must be paid by the deadline stated by event management. Vendor fees are separate from any permits, licenses, insurance, health department requirements, or other governmental fees that may apply. No vendor may occupy a space until all required fees and documentation have been received.
  3. Vendor spaces will be assigned by Praise In The Park and Vendors must remain within their designated space throughout the event. Vendors may not:
    • Change locations without approval
    • Expand beyond their assigned space footprint
    • Block walkways, entrances, or neighboring vendors
    • Sublease or transfer their space to another business or organization
  5. Unless specifically stated otherwise, vendors should plan to provide their own tent/canopy, tables, chairs and other needed equipment. All tents/canopies must be properly weighted and secured. Open flames, generators, cooking equipment, electrical equipment, and other potentially hazardous equipment require prior approval.
  6. All food vendors must comply with all applicable City of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, health, fire, and food-service requirements. Food vendors are responsible for maintaining proper food temperatures, sanitation, food handling, waste disposal, and cleanliness throughout the event. Alcohol sales or distribution are not permitted!
  7. Each vendor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any licenses, permits, registrations, tax documentation, and approvals required for its business or organization. Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting applicable sales taxes. Praise In The Park does not assume responsibility for a vendor’s tax or regulatory obligations.
  8. Certain vendors may be required to provide proof of general liability insurance. Praise In The Park and its organizers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged vendor property.
  9. All products and services must be consistent with the event’s family-friendly environment. Praise In The Park reserves the right to prohibit products, displays, signage, promotions, or activities that are deemed inappropriate, offensive, unsafe, illegal, or inconsistent with the event. No counterfeit merchandise, illegal products, weapons, or prohibited substances may be sold or distributed.
  10. Because Praise In The Park includes a primary entertainment stage, vendors must be mindful of sound levels. Independent amplified music, speakers, microphones, or other sound equipment may require prior approval. Praise In The Park management reserves the right to require vendors to reduce or discontinue sound that interferes with the event’s programming.
  11. Each vendor is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary space. Vendors must not dump grease, wastewater, food, or other materials on park grounds.
  12. At Breakdown & Load Out: Vendors must pack their merchandise and equipment. Remove all trash and materials. Leave the assigned area clean. Follow staff directions and load vehicles safely. Exit the park grounds according to the designated load-out procedure.

Cancellations, Refunds and No-Show Policy

  • Vendor cancellations must be submitted according to the deadline established by event management.
  • Vendor fees may be non-refundable after a specified date, particularly once event production, marketing, space allocation, and logistical expenses have been committed.
  • If the event is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organizer’s control, the organizer will communicate the applicable refund or transfer policy.
  • A vendor who fails to appear without prior notice may forfeits any pre-paid vendor fees.

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